
Jakob Barnes
Jakob has over 11 years of experience in journalism across sports, entertainment, tech, and politics. Now a freelance writer for Golf Monthly, he covers the top stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and more.
He is relatively new to the game of golf, having first picked up a club in January 2023, but like many, he's now obsessed with this frustrating yet wonderful sport. Jakob broke 100 for the first time in late 2025 and is now ramping up his practice and is getting out to as many courses as possible in order to improve and become more consistent.
Latest articles by Jakob Barnes
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Highest Paid Golfers In The World 2026: Jon Rahm And Rory McIlroy Lead The List
The financial data for the last tax year has been released and it's revealed which golfers are the highest paid in the game
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Shane Lowry Quietly Posted The Joint-Worst Final Round At The Masters To Lose Over $900,000 In Prize Money
Lowry was firmly in contention going into the final round but had a nightmare on Sunday at The Masters
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It Doesn't Sound Like There Was Much Chatter In The Masters Final Group... Again
The final pairing of Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young at The Masters didn't produce much in the way of conversation on the course
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Why The 'Egg Salad Guy' At The Masters Was Riling Up Fans
Every golf fan wants to attend The Masters, but one Augusta National patron has earned plenty of haters simply because of his hat
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Did CBS Sports Botch The 72nd Hole At The 2026 Masters?
Rory McIlroy's glorious moment on 18 at The Masters was spoiled for many fans by some questionable camera work during the CBS broadcast
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The 8 Players Who Qualified For Next Year's Masters
The action at Augusta National is over for another year, but which players have just earned their Masters spot for 2027?
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Haotong Li Drops 20 Places During Disastrous 13th Hole At The Masters
One of this year's big success stories at the Masters turned into a nightmare for Haotong Li as he endured a torrid time on 13
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Original Masters Gnome Set To Sell For Over $20,000 At Auction
Masters merchandise is always highly coveted, but one gnome purchased from Augusta National is set to sell for a massive sum at auction
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Sergio Garcia Admits He's 'Not Super Proud' Of Behavior At The Masters After Damaging Tee Box
After smashing his driver and damaging the second tee box at The Masters, Sergio Garcia has delivered a blunt interview
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Shane Lowry Career Earnings: How Much Money Has The 2019 Open Winner Won?
He's a hole-in-one expert, but how much money has Shane Lowry added to his bank balance over the course of his golfing career?
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Who Is On Justin Rose’s Team? Coaches, Caddie, Wife And More
He's one of the most popular, most talented players on the PGA Tour, but who are the people closest to Justin Rose on and off the course?
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Why Does The Masters Coverage Start Late In The Day?
Find out just why The Masters 2026 coverage is starting so late in the day.
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Who Are The Commentators For The Masters 2026? CBS Sports, Amazon Prime And Sky Sports Golf Voices And On-Screen Experts
The Masters is back, but who will be lending their voice and expert views to coverage of the event at Augusta National this year?
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Patrick Reed Signs New Hat Sponsor Ahead Of The Masters
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed will return to Augusta National this week sporting a new hat sponsor after announcing a fresh deal
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'Let's Hope It Never Happens Again' - Butch Harmon Reveals Why He Pulled Out Of Ryder Cup TV Work Amid Glowing Praise For Augusta National
Golf legend Butch Harmon has given the Ryder Cup a scathing review while explaining why he pulled out of covering the event last year
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Has Tiger Woods Gone To Europe? 15-Time Major Winner's Private Jet Spotted Days Before DUI Court Date
As Tiger Woods seeks treatment outside of the USA, a flight path for one of his private planes may offer a hint as to where he's heading
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It's Not Even Masters Week And The 12th Hole Has Already Struck At Augusta National
Asterisk Talley suffered a devastating downfall at the Augusta National Women's Amateur, with the 12th hole causing all kinds of trouble on Saturday
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Maria Jose Marin Storms To Augusta National Women's Amateur Title As Asterisk Talley Suffers Back Nine Collapse
Once again, the iconic par 3 12th played its part in the outcome of the tournament, as Marin emerged victorious around Augusta National
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Who Is Maria Jose Marin's Caddie? Meet Darren Woo
Maria Jose Marin leads the way at Augusta National Women's Amateur, so it's time to look at who her caddie is and how they met
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Who Is Asterisk Talley's Caddie At The Augusta National Women's Amateur?
Asterisk Talley made a late caddie change before the Augusta National Women's Amateur - here's why, and who's on her bag this week
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'That's A Lot Of Bad Luck On One Hole' - Tour Pro Gets 'Spooked' By Bizarre Bunker Shot
Michael Feagles endured a moment of madness at the LECOM Suncoast Classic, with his approach from the bunker causing another ball to pop out from the lip
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How The Winning Putt Of The Augusta National Women's Amateur Helped In Rory McIlroy's Career Grand Slam Victory
Rory McIlroy's win at The Masters in 2025 is the stuff of legends, but a Carla Bernat Escuder putt a week prior helped at the pivotal moment
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Valero Texas Open Tee Times: Round Three
Check out the full round three tee times for the Valero Texas Open, where Robert MacIntyre leads Ludvig Aberg by four strokes
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I'm a Cinema Obsessive And These Are My 5 Favourite Golf Films
The worlds of sport and cinema collide in my list of the greatest golf films ever made
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